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… Substance Use: Helping Someone Get Treatment On this page: Overview … Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Peter Monti PhD - Alcohol and Addiction Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: … & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Peter Monti PhD - Alcohol and Addiction This information does not replace the …
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… Uterine Fibroids: Should I Use GnRH-A Therapy? Decision Point You may want to have a … for you to get pregnant, or it can cause problems during a pregnancy. Over time, the size, shape, location, and … the lower belly. Trouble getting pregnant. Problems during pregnancy, such as preterm labour. Problems with the urinary …
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… Menopause: Should I Use Hormone Therapy (HT)? Decision Point You … get regular exercise, don't smoke, and limit caffeine, alcohol, and stress. If you still need help dealing with … get regular exercise, don't smoke, and limit caffeine, alcohol, and stress. If you still need help dealing with …
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Pregnancy: Stretch Marks, Itching, and Skin Changes On this … but they can also develop on the breasts and thighs. The cause of stretch marks is not well understood. They have been … Try not to use drying soaps, skin products with alcohol, and heavily chlorinated water. They may make your …
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… with both. Even though drops and ointments are widely used, many people don't know the best way to put them in. … any surface. This will keep it free from bacteria. Do not use more drops or ointment than directed. If you have … take it with you when you visit your doctor. How to use eyedrops or eye ointment Safety tips Take these safety …
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… you need to add the medicine to the inhaler each time you use it. Some come with a supply of medicine already in them. … you'll need to "load" each dose of medicine each time you use it. How you load a dose depends on the type of inhaler you have. How to use the inhaler There are a few things to know before you …
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… inhaler gives a measured amount of medicine each time you use it. A metered-dose inhaler gives medicine in the form of a liquid mist. Your doctor may want you to use a spacer with your inhaler. A spacer is a chamber that … more important when using corticosteroid medicines. How to use the inhaler Getting started To get started: Talk with …
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… and lungs active if you can't get out of bed. How do you use an incentive spirometer? When you use an incentive spirometer, you'll breathe in air through a … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Foundry https://foundrybc.ca See the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #30a The harmful effects of … Files #30c Quitting smoking HealthLinkBC Files #38d Pregnancy and alcohol use HealthLinkBC File #97 Contact with …
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Pregnancy After Weight-Loss (Bariatric) Surgery On this … to help you lose weight. This type of surgery is only used for people who are very overweight and have not been … in how you eat and drink. How can the surgery affect pregnancy? If you had weight-loss surgery, experts suggest …